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Why These 2,300-Year-Old Figures Look So Strange

The Mysterious Dogū of Japan: Ritual Artifacts of the Jōmon PeriodFor over three thousand years, the goggle-eyed Shakōki-dogū have captivated archaeologists and enthusiasts alike. These clay figurines, created during Japan’s Jōmon period, are not technological devices, weapons, or armor — they are ritual objects, shaped by a long and sophisticated ceramic tradition.The Jōmon people left no written records explaining their purpose, no captions, a…
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The Archaeologist broke the news in on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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